How ACI Has Benefitted Me: Arizona Correctional Industries has been very beneficial to me during my incarceration in several ways. First, it has allowed me to work with others in a real world work environment that has helped improve social and communication skills; while solving practical issues. Second, it has taught me to schedule schoolwork and personal interests around my work, which will assist me in future organizational skills upon my release. Third, it has allowed me to develop a financial freedom that is independent from family and friends.

I want to start off by saying that I’m blessed to have a job where I can save money for my future. I enjoy working at United Fiber, I’m very thankful, and I show it by showing up every day and putting out 110%.

It’s not the cleanest place, but what can you expect working at a trash dump. The people are kind, and worthy of my respect. The money I make at United Fiber I’m able to save because I receive Secure – Packs monthly. The money that’s going into my retention will be added to my bank upon release.

I have been an inmate at Florence West for the past four years and I have one year remaining. Since working for United Fiber for the past six months, I have been able to re-polish and apply myself on working hard and acquiring good work ethics for when I get out next year. Being on the yard doesn’t compare to working and developing skills. 

Working for ACI during my incarceration has been very beneficial. During this time I have learned how to better apply real-world skills, and to manage conflict resolution. ACI has given me a sense of freedom as well as an opportunity to gain social skills to re-enter society. I am away from the negative issues and environment. Finally, with receiving a steady paycheck I am able to enhance life skills such as keeping track of my inmate banking account.

Thank you.